GMP Automation Engineer - PLC & Controls (Pharma)

Xyntek Inc; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalyx is seeking an Automation Engineer to support plasmid manufacturing operations and plant automation systems. The role focuses on hands-on automation and controls for manufacturing equipment, facility systems, and production processes with an emphasis on reliability and compliant operations.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, and related equipment, supporting automation changes, commissioning, qualification, and CAPA activities while ensuring GMP and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Automation, Controls, or Computer Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 2–5 years of automation, controls, instrumentation, or manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience with PLC and HMI systems and industrial control systems.
• Familiarity with GMP, FDA-regulated environments, or computerized system validation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day automation and controls support for plasmid manufacturing processes and plant operations.
• Troubleshoot automation, control systems, PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, and related manufacturing equipment.
• Support the maintenance, modification, and optimization of automation systems to improve equipment reliability and production efficiency.
• Assist with development, testing, implementation, and documentation of automation system changes.
• Participate in equipment commissioning, qualification, startup, and troubleshooting activities.
• Work with Manufacturing and Maintenance teams to identify automation-related issues and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC systems

HMI systems

Industrial control systems

Job description

Catalyx is seeking an Automation Engineer to support plasmid manufacturing operations and plant automation systems. The role focuses on hands-on automation and controls for manufacturing equipment, facility systems, and production processes with an emphasis on reliability and compliant operations.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, and related equipment, supporting automation changes, commissioning, qualification, and CAPA activities while ensuring GMP and